Aqra Mieghi - Read With Me: Stories and Rhymes for Children aged 0-3

Also check out: Storytelling for Kids aged 5-7 at Sliema Public Library
Link here: http://sliemanews.blogspot.com/2014/09/story-telling-for-kids-at-sliema-public.html

Influenza Vaccine from Sliema Local Council

Storytelling for Kids at Sliema Public Library

Storytelling for Kids will take place at Sliema Public Library, Blanche Huber Street for the third consecutive year.

Sessions will be in English and Maltese and will take place every Saturday morning (excluding public holidays) as from 1st November between 9am and 10am.

Children aged between 5 and 7 may participate.

To apply, parents/carers are to send names of children and parents/carers as well as landline phone number (not mobile) to sliema.lc@gov.mt , writing ‘Storytelling for Children’ in subject line.

In the meantime, please note that the Library will be closed between 1 and 7 October due to works related to computer software.

Also check out:
Aqra Mieghi - Read with Me: Stories and Rhymes for Kids aged 0-3 at Sliema Library
Link here: http://sliemanews.blogspot.com/2014/10/aqra-mieghi-read-with-me-stories-and.html

Lifelong Learning Courses at Sliema Local Council 2014/5

In the next scholastic year, Sliema Local Council will once again be offering a number of courses within the very popular Lifelong Learning scheme offered by the Ministry of Education.

The applications will be open between 18th August and 6th September, applicants can either apply online or go to the Council premises at Depiro Street – Council can apply online for applicants through their bank card.

This year, Sliema Local Council will be offering the following courses in fully accessible premises:

Literacy – Maltese

Literacy – English

Literacy – Science

Literacy - Maths

English as a foreign language

Maltese as a foreign language

Spanish Language and Culture

Zumba

Yoga

Understanding Child Development

Lace Making

Maltese Cultural and Natural Heritage.

One can apply through:

https://lifelonglearning.gov.mt/

The website, which is available in Maltese and English, also provides information on courses held at other localities.

Apart from the courses within the Lifelong Learning scheme, Sliema Local Council also intends to offer additional courses during the coming months.

Beading Course at Sliema Local Council

Sliema Local Council will once again offer its popular beading course.

10 x 2 hour lessons, starting on 1 October
Wednesday mornings

Lessons will be held between 830-1030 and 1030-1230

Apply at Sliema Local Council offices
Participation is Free. Places reserved for first 20 applicants.

Sliema Street Arts Festival - Check out the pictures!

Check out the pictures of the highly successful 2nd edition of the Sliema Street Arts Festival, organised by Sliema Local Council and Add More Colours, here:

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New Play Area inaugurated at Independence Gardens

The Sliema Local Council has inaugurated a new play area at Independence Gardens. The Local Council has strived to ensure that the area is as accessible as possible, and consulted with experts in the field, including NGO Breaking Limits.

The garden is already proving to be a success.

SLC would like to appeal to parents to ensure that only children with wheelchairs should use the swing which is designed precisely for this purpose. Unfortunately at times the swing is being used by lots of children at the same time - as can be seen in picture below. This is potentially dangerous for users.